Tiny Countdown in small-town Paihia, but will probably have what you need for your stay in the Bay…read moreof Islands.

This is the "little supermarket" in town. Perfect location on the Main Street, this branch was…read moreopened temporarily up when the bigger store shut for months. But this store has remained ever since where the fires ration used to be. They stock many staples and have good discounts. Meat discounts galore in the winter to keep a good turnover. They don't stick too many gluten free or specialty items. The best place for those is across and slightly down the road at the 4Square. If you want to do a full shop and buy large boxes of water for instance, head to the Countdown in Waitangi which is a 3 minute drive north. Great friendly staff :)

The food was good but both times i have been in, 2 separate occasions I've encountered the most…read moresurly, atrocious customer service ever. Initially i assumed it was a one off and maybe the server was just having a bad day! but nope i went in again today, different server and she was even more rude than the last one! Im always polite to hospitality staff as one should be but this young woman today was just awful, is something going on with morale in that place because the staff are foul and i will not be going back, even though the food is hood and the cafe itself is very clean

Three words: Pork Belly Pie. While on the hunt for a tasty quick brekky, a good friend recommended…read morethe Kerikeri Bakehouse. The pork belly pie lived up to its allure beaming from the pie warmer. They have a vast range of savories, filled rolls, sandwiches, pastries, cakes and slices. My friend had the ginger crunch slice which had whimsical corn flakes on top. Atmosphere is comfortable, laid-back and pricing is the utmost reasonable. Stop by feel like a local and don't forget about the pork belly pie!

Absolutely LOVE Nosh, but Nosh Kerikeri is the most forward thinking, eco friendly Nosh Store I…read morehave come across in New Zealand. Always pushing to make a change towards plastic consumption, always improving where possible & as a customer I appreciate that so so much !!!

A non-descript shop set-up just outside the Paihia waterfront, Paihia Bakery sells a variety of…read moreready-to-eat meat pies, along with coffee, tea, and fried chicken. I ended up picking up two meat pies: a steak and cheese (NZ$6.80) and Steak'n'mushroom (NZ$6.80). They were very hearty with a very strong brown gravy and big chunks of meat. There wasn't much cheese as I could see, and the mushrooms added were the canned variety. One would definitely fill you up if you ate the whole thing. I ended up eating what I could at the waterfront.

We went here this morning to pick up some premade sandwiches before our boat tour and we got a…read morechicken salad sandwich and a shredded chicken sandwich and both of them were amazing. They have a wider variety of different coffee drinks as well as different breakfast quiches. The service was really fast and the wait staff was polite and helpful. Check this place out if you're walking around downtown!

What a treat. Each Saturday they feature just produce and goods from the northland. It's got that…read morequaint feeling of being in a rural area. There are a ton of local producers here. From crafts to souvenirs. But the highlight has to be the local produce. The tangerines were incredible. And the avocados and olive oils are wonderful. There is plenty of fresh produce. We loved the courgettes and capsicum. They made a great summer grill. They have plenty of food there as well and a bouncy inflatables for the kids. The vegan ice cream looked really good as did the oyster po boys. It's a great spot and stop if you are in Russell or headed up to the far north :-)

Great coffee and smoothies, fluffiest tastiest omelettes, delicious eggs bene, tasty salads. They…read moretend to use local ingredients and turn them into delicious baked goods. Try the gluten free scones with marmalade, the carrot lemon soup is great value at $10.50. Friendly smiley hard working staff. The setting is quirky fun and has a tropical feel for the centre of town. The entrance has water features amongst tropical plants with plenty of seating inside and out. Sells everything gluten-free, there is gluten bread available if you want it. There is also a community notice board inside. This cafe is located next door to McDonalds.

Good coffee. Great location opposite beach. Food looked ok…read morebut lots of pre prepared sandwiches and pies that they re heat. Didn't see a lot of fresh stuff.

Really great spot right across from the beach with good coffees and a big menu with breakfast And…read morelunch items. The burgers look really good!

Spectacular Valentine's Day meal for two. Every dish was memorable. We will be back next year for…read morethe same special. A favorite was the crayfish risotto and the lamb dish.

Lovely setting and well prepared quality dishes. Recommend the mushroom fricassee and would have…read morerecommended the other dish which was my wife's lamb pasta but she found it bit too lemony.